Committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare since 1978, NEW Health is rural northeast Washington’s leading non-profit primary care provider. We treat all patients with the respect they deserve while providing high-quality, integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
NEW Health has been named one of the best places to work in the Inland Northwest! This award from the Spokane Journal of Business is based on an analysis of our company benefits and policies, along with a confidential employee survey to evaluate workplace experience in the areas of engagement and satisfaction including: Work-Life Balance, Role Satisfaction, Communication and Workplace Culture, Training, Technology and Development, and Diversity and Inclusion.
Our workforce development program, NEW Health University, is nationally recognized for developing local career pathway training with a goal to retain rural youth. For providers, this means you will be surrounded by a well-trained support team so you can focus on treating your patients.
Loan Repayment Opportunities
NEW Health is a non-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC). NEW Health is a member of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholarships and loan repayment program. We are an NHSC approved site with a Primary Care HPSA Score of 17, a Dental HPSA Score of 20, and a Mental Health HPSA Score of 20. Additionally, NEW Health licensed health professionals are eligible to apply for the Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.
Benefits with You and Your Family in Mind
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Four weeks of paid time off plus nine paid holidays
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Medical and Vision insurance for you and your family is 100% paid for by NEW Health
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Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
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Free Life Flight membership for your family
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401(k) plan with matching contribution
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Continuing Professional Education, license, and tuition reimbursement opportunities
The above list is not inclusive of all full-time employee benefits and is dependent upon eligibility criteria.
Purpose of Job:
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing primary medical services at NEWHPs clinics
in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations of the NEWHPs Board of Directors and administration as listed below. This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides quality patient care in our patient centered medical home model.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insured and uninsured patients within scope of practice and delineated clinical privileges.
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Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
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Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
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Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition.
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Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures, under the direct supervision of a physician. Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases.
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Performs minor surgery.
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Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
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Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
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Records and/or signs off on physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition, in patient's electronic chart in accordance with established standards.
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Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
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Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques and acquire team-building skills.
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Participates in peer reviews.
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Develops practice plan and relationship with supervisory physician.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Travel may be required.
